What happened on 29 May 1960?

Discover what happened on 29 May 1960 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • John Farquhar Fulton (American neurophysiologist and historian of science (1899–1960))
  • Paul Lévy (French journalist)
  • Alexander Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst (Private Secretary to the British King (1894-1960))
  • Eleanor Butler Roosevelt (American philanthropist)
  • Agustín de Anda (Mexican actor and film actor (1933-1960))
  • James A. Walsh (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1897–1960))
  • Axel Westman (Swedish obstetrician, gynecologist)
  • William F. Marquat (United States general (1894–1960))
  • Ángel Guido (Argentine architect, engineer and writer)
  • Jin Matsuo
  • Hans Carl Müller (German theatre director)
  • Dimitrana Ivanova (Bulgarian teacher and journalist)
  • George Graham Johnston (politician in Ontario, Canada)
  • Paul Gimmel
  • Q65156648 (scientist)
  • Tony Carp (American basketball player)
  • Evelyn Geraldine Moreton Macdonald ((died 1960))
  • Wilhelm Selling
  • Josef Štifter
  • Hildegard Löfblad (Swedish suffragist)
  • Ida Vinblad (Swedish photographer)
  • Chander Saigal
  • Ivar Bisgaard